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Daily Archives: April 2, 2018

When you think of a con man, do you picture a charmer, like George Clooney in Ocean’s 11? Our guest discusses what con men are like in real life. She takes us through some of the most famous cons from the past and the techniques that make us all vulnerable to being swindled.

Religious Strife and Refugees: The 1947 Partition of India

In 1947, India was split into two countries: India and Pakistan. Now, author Veera Hiranandani is telling the story of the partition in her young adult novel, The Night Diary. She talks about the history of the partition and how that history is still tragically relevant in 2018.

Culture Crash: Concerts

Summer is getting closer, which means concerts are selling out across the country. We discuss the magic of live music and what makes it such a memorable night out.